No Change Day! Lisa, Physical Education Teacher: NY

"Physical Education students can be rewarded with a sneaker day and NOT have to change clothing for one class period, just change into sneakers! This also works well when the entire class is rewarded for their efforts (i.e. cooperating with a substitute teacher). A pass is signed and given to the student."

Promote your Program Lisa, Physical Education Teacher: NY

"Throughout the year, video tape your physical education students participating in different activities. Show the tapes during Open House at your school or at other school events such as PTA meetings."

The Olympics at Your School Judy, K-12 PE Teacher: Detroit, Michigan

"Have "Olympic Trials" at your school. Announce early on that there will be trials and invite students to compete. Give the students the criteria ahead of time and make the expectations clear. Schedule school wide Olympic Games to take place either in the Winter (some time in February) or the Summer (end of the schhol year). Each grade can pick individual athletes who can compete against each other. Arrange to have ceremonies foe awards and invite community news agencies. This is a great idea to enable students who are not academically prone to gain recognition for other gifts and talents."